Clinical and histological predictors of disease severity in boys with lichen sclerosus: A prospective multicentre observational study

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• Lichen sclerosus causes progressive phimosis and meatal stenosis in boys, often requiring circumcision as initial treatment.
• A subset of boys experience persistent symptoms post-circumcision, necessitating additional surgical interventions.
• Clinical and histopathological severity markers may predict which patients will require further management after initial surgery.
• Prospective multicentre design strengthens evidence for risk stratification in pediatric lichen sclerosus management.
• Understanding predictors of disease progression can guide counseling and surveillance strategies for affected boys.

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